Area code 778
Where is area code 778?
Surrey, Kelowna and Langley, British Columbia
Local time: … (Pacific Time)
| Province | British Columbia |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Main cities | Surrey, Kelowna and Langley |
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| Overlay area codes | 236, 250, 257, 604 and 672 |
| In service since | 2001 (created from 604) |
| Dialing format | (778) XXX-XXXX · +1 778 XXX XXXX from abroad |
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Cities and towns in area code 778
Places we have prefix data for in 778. The list may be incomplete.
- Surrey, BC (4)
- Kelowna, BC (2)
- Langley, BC (2)
- Kamloops, BC (1)
- New Westminster, BC (1)
- North Vancouver, BC (1)
- Penticton, BC (1)
- Richmond, BC (1)
- Vancouver, BC (1)
- Vernon, BC (1)
Area codes that overlay 778
Questions
- Where is area code 778?
- Area code 778 is in British Columbia. It serves Surrey, Kelowna, Langley, Kamloops and New Westminster and 5 other cities and towns.
- What time zone is area code 778 in?
- Area code 778 uses Pacific Time.
- What area codes overlay 778?
- 236, 250, 257, 604 and 672 serve the same area as 778. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.
- Is a call from area code 778 a scam?
- The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 778 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 778 number, let it go to voicemail.
- When did area code 778 start?
- 778 went into service in 2001. It was created from area code 604.
- Can a 778 number be outside British Columbia?
- Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 778 caller can be anywhere.